Vincent H. Tophoff is senior technical manager at the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), working directly with the Professional Accountants in Business Committee. In that capacity he has written many publications in the area of (public sector) governance, risk management, and internal control. In addition, he is the lead of IFAC’s Accountability. Now. initiative, promoting high-quality financial accounting and reporting by governments to improve transparency and help strengthen public financial management and accountability in the public interest. You can reach Vincent via VincentTophoff@IFAC.org.